Paralegal

Sterling Lawyers•Appleton, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterling Lawyers, LLC is seeking a Paralegal for its Appleton office. The firm exclusively practices family law using a fixed-fee model and describes its team as supportive, collaborative, and focused on making a positive impact for clients, the community, and colleagues. The role supports attorneys in a fast-paced environment and uses modern technology and business practices to help simplify legal processes and improve the client experience. The Paralegal handles court filings and document preparation, manages calendars and electronic case files, coordinates communications and scheduling, and supports case progress from opening through closeout. The role also includes client follow-up, service coordination, expense processing, and general office duties. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The base salary starts at $47,400, depending on experience, with an uncapped monthly performance-based bonus that may range from $500 to $1,500. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; a 401(k) with matching; and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Requirements

Ability to support attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal degree or certificate.
Previous experience in a legal setting or as a Sterling Lawyers Legal Assistant.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
Initially file documents and file documents in existing e-filed cases, and process related payments.
E-file documents for assigned attorneys and keep attorneys updated on changes in e-filing requirements.
Draft and e-file pleadings and other documents as requested by attorneys.
Prepare interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
Prepare answers to interrogatories and requests by compiling documentation, scanning, categorizing and tagging materials, drafting written responses, and preparing copies according to attorney instructions.
Prepare pretrial requests and draft pretrial memoranda for attorney review; forward memoranda and exhibits to the judge and opposing counsel.
Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings and prove-ups, and regularly review and reconcile county electronic dockets.
Schedule calls with clients, opposing parties, and opposing counsel.
Process incoming mail by scanning documents into client files, forwarding mail to clients and attorneys, and determining or coordinating next steps.
Organize and update electronic and/or physical files, including court case, participants, folders, county, judge, opposing counsel, and guardian ad litem information.
File attorneys’ in-box and out-box materials in physical files.
Close out files by confirming the attorney sent a closing email and that billing has the financial information needed to complete the closing process.
Enter case expenses and submit them for reimbursement.
Order office supplies, replenish printer paper, change printer cartridges when needed, add funds to the postage meter, and perform other office duties as necessary.
Follow up with clients regarding case updates, incoming and outgoing mail, new hearing dates, and scheduling meetings with attorneys.
Prepare documents for service, coordinate with the process server, provide all documents, follow up to confirm service, file the affidavit of service, and inform the attorney and client.